Worcester man shot in leg near downtown

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Feb 2, 2013 at 6:00 AM

City police are investigating a shooting in which a 26-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his leg. Police learned of the incident when the victim was in the emergency department at St. Vincentís Hospital at 3:23 a.m. Friday.

He told police he had been walking in the area of Main and Wellington streets when he heard two or three gunshots. He said he didnít see anything, so he kept walking but then realized he was bleeding.

He told investigators he flagged down a driver, who took him to the hospital. The victim, who was listed in good condition, would not provide detailed information about the shooting and could not give specifics about who brought him to the hospital, according to a police press release.

Anyone with information about the incident can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD or an anonymous Web-based message by going to worcesterma.gov/police, or call the Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.